# Summer Play Scheme Worker
**Location:** Hackney, London (E2 8BA)
**Salary:** £12.50 to £15.00 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
**Job type:** Temporary
**Hours:** Full-time (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm)
**Dates:** Monday 22 July – Thursday 15 August 2025
## Summary
ACS is looking for enthusiastic, caring and creative individuals to join our Summer Play Scheme team in Hackney. If you enjoy working with children and want to help provide a fun, safe and engaging summer experience, we’d love to hear from you.
## Job description
As a Summer Play Scheme Worker, you will:
- support the daily running of the holiday play scheme
- create a safe and inclusive environment for children aged 5 to 13
- plan and lead fun indoor and outdoor activities, such as games, arts and crafts, and sports
- supervise children on-site and during off-site trips
- help with refreshments and special dietary needs
- listen to children and respond to their needs
- encourage positive behaviour and cooperative play
- support compliance with Ofsted requirements and internal policies
## Responsibilities
You will also be expected to:
- deliver a range of play opportunities that reflect children's needs, interests, and backgrounds
- promote teamwork and help children develop confidence through play
- assist with personal care where necessary
- follow health and safety guidelines and report any issues
- work closely with other team members to ensure the scheme runs smoothly
- help plan and evaluate activities as part of a quality framework
- promote a positive image of the play scheme to families and the wider community
## Requirements
### Essential
- recognised play qualification (minimum NVQ Level 2 in Playwork or equivalent)
- experience working with children aged 5 to 13 in a multicultural, urban setting
- proof of right to work in the UK
- an enhanced DBS check
- references covering the last 5 years
### Desirable
- First Aid qualification
- experience supporting children with special needs
## Equal opportunities
We recognise that not everyone meets every single requirement. If you're enthusiastic about working with children and think you'd be a great fit, we still encourage you to apply.
ACS is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
## How to apply
To apply, please email your CV to:
**office@acschool.org.uk**
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